Irish Farmers’ Association Archives

Concerns mount as roll-out of AECM approaches

Questions have been raised surrounding the new Agri-Environment Climate Measure (AECM). Irish Farmers’ Association Rural Development chair, Michael Biggins says that higher AECM payment rates must be available to all farmers who participate. But as he raises the concern that farmers should be paid higher payment rates from the scheme a more pressing issue has emerged. This as some say that the proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), of…

Positive feedback in talks between IFA and retailer Dunnes

There has been positive feedback from talks between Dunnes Stores and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). It’s understood that the IFA had tabled a number of proposals at a meeting held earlier this week, as protests were halted due to the agreement of discussions between the two parties. According to IFA president Tim Cullinan, they had made it clear to senior management in Dunnes that there is a real…

Farmers and retailers urged to establish working relationship

The relationship between Irish farmers and retailers came under scrutiny this weekend. This as the Irish Farmers’ Association held a meeting on the matter on Saturday, 12 February, 2022. According to IFA president, Tim Cullinan, the topic highlighted was to address the severe loss-making situation farmers are facing due to escalating costs. It’s understood that the IFA has met with management of a number of retailers recently. Cullinan adds…